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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1906
Page
1
Fragmented reads accuse lawmakers, postmasters, andRepublican committees of mismanaging funds. A $61,200 shortage in the St Louis subtreasury sparks calls for accountability as officials visit capitals and confront audits amid political friction.
The article attacks political corruption involving Cape Girardeau candidates for railroad commissioner, claims funds diverted by public officials, and denounces a Cold Storage trust manipulating apple storage and prices. It describes treasury meddling, bank favoritism, and alleged improper deals with National City Bank, urging scrutiny of Republican finance practices.
A compact notice records the Mi Teachers Association gathering from November 1 to 17, 106. The event emphasizes member participation and collective discussions within the association.
A scanned page records a schedule of school papers and lectures with talks by Mins Biffle Kinder and Mins Alice Murray. It notes debates on textbooks, readings, and geography in rural schools, plus a long list of local social items and visits from residents such as Rev. Patton and the Younts.
Our Correspondents report Mr and Mrs G A Venable welcomed a 7 pound baby girl and all are doing nicely. Numerous locals attended the Ridge church quarterly meeting with Pine Union represented. Several named residents traveled for the next meeting while others visit Hesville and Sylvan. Rev Woods delivered sermons as the meeting continues two weeks if possible and Hon J M Welker plus Mrs Watts are noted as improving or ill.
Brush Creek Health improves with mild weather as residents report pleasant days. Master Frank Stratman and family departed for Joplin Mo last Monday. Ollie Baker wed Miss Ida Stevens with Squire West officiating. Omar Lloyd plans a new dwelling. Jack Slaughter held a public sale last Saturday then will move to Arkansas. D W Rowe and W W Grimsley shipped hogs and cattle to St Louis. Henry Gaines of Zalma bought a fine team from Frank Sissel last week. Carrie Haddock manages. George E Conrad and Ollie Kirkpatrick visited D W Rowe at Sunday night. Mrs Isabell Beatty died October 15 leaving a husband and nine children. Lrrres Biste r.
Corn gathering leads the week as residents share visits and moves. Joase Newell visits J L Nan ney sad family Jest Bonday, Uncle Jet returns from New Madrid and appears on the puay list. Willis Walkar heads to Oak Ridge while C L Whitener hauls cattle through Fredericktown toward Hayti. Manuel Cool battles typhoid fever as Friese and Wille from Daisy buy livestock and stock up for winter chores.
Loyd reports health good in the area as families like Rhodes Reagan and Younts visit relatives in Flat River and nearby towns. Local carriers like Jerome Slinkard serve rural routes while residents comment on illnesses, births, and upcoming candidates, with school progress and community events noted.
The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America held at Flatwoods schoolhouse on October 6 with strong enrollment and attendance. An open meeting is planned Friday night November 1 to discuss the institution and its merits. Ladies may join. Mr. Stinkard sought a farm to rent. O Beabaugh’s sawmill operates at T B Crites’s, cutting lumber for an outbuilding and a barn.
Democratic victory hinted as polls open next Tuesday. Pierre Fusuxe R W Fischer offers prompt neat framing at fair prices. Ruby Dulle visits her uncle Judge J W Sample. Dr G A Sander notes Antone Staverink and wife welcome a baby born Oct 20 near Lenpoli. Names thank readers for renewals and space constraints noted for next week. Herman Blankin to auction personal property near Marble Hill on Nov 10. D M Martera of Marble Hill expands candy stock and serves hot and cold lunches. 27 years serving Bullinger county residents with trusted service.
A local letter describes relief from kidney issues with Foley's Kidney Cure and condemns campaign spending by a Marble Hill Republican. It criticizes the GOP for using money to influence votes and mentions a Marquand resident who sent the note to the newspaper. The writer urges transparency and public scrutiny of campaign finances.
The Minnesota Dairy and Food Commission flags Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tr. Bee's Laxative Honey and tar as poisons with croton and opiates. Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates. Also notice of Edward P. Dyball's estate administration in Bollinger County, with claims due within one to two years. F. M. Wan is administrator.
Lonance Townear will meet taxpayers at Leapol on Friday November 2 and Lafkin on Saturday the 3rd. Glen Allen is set for Thursday the 8th and Lutelyville on Friday the 9th. Bring poll tax receipts. The remainder of time will be in Marble Hill office. Henny Elprane.
Department of the Interior Land Office at Springfield Missouri October 10 1906 notices John M Slinkard of Buchanan Missouri filed intent to make final five year proof in support of his homestead claim No 1460 for the south half of southwest quarter section 20 and south half of the southeast quarter section 30 township north range east. Proof will be made before Clark Circuit Court Marble Hill Missouri on Tuesday November 20 1906. Witnesses named: A H Dunn Buchanan Mo Andrew Jackson and Wesley Corsice Gypsy Mo W H Bhirrell Zalma Mo O N VanHosex Register.
Berthold Sebrook trustee, by request of the note holder, will auction all of the east half of the northwest quarter of section 23, township 31, range 9, east in Bollinger County Missouri at the courthouse north door Marble Hill on Monday November 5 1906 between 9 am and 5 pm to satisfy the deed of trust securing an overdue promissory note. Berthold Schroce, Trustee.
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